Catch free freshwater fishing days

Give dad the gift of freshwater fishing for Father's Day and you won't have to buy him a license.

Saturday and Sunday are license-free freshwater fishing days in Florida, which means dad can get a taste of fishing for bass and bluegills in lakes, ponds, rivers and canals without having to buy a fishing license. Even better, the whole family can celebrate Father's Day by fishing together,

If dad decides that he does like fishing, an annual freshwater fishing license costs $17. You can buy a license at tax collector offices, some tackle stores and sporting goods retailers and online at license.myfwc.com.